baker
/ˈbeɪkər/
NOUN
1. A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes, and similar items
A person whose occupation involves preparing, baking, and often selling bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked goods.
1.1. A professional who prepares and sells baked goods
Someone who makes bread, cakes, pastries, and other baked products, either commercially or professionally.
Synonyms
- pastry maker
- patissier
- culinarian
Examples
- The baker rises early every morning to prepare fresh loaves of bread for the bakery.
- The local baker won first prize in the annual pie-baking contest with her delicious apple pie.
- As a professional baker, Sarah takes pride in crafting intricate wedding cakes for her clients.
- The baker meticulously measured each ingredient to ensure the dough would rise perfectly.
Related Words
- confectioner
- pastry chef
- breadmaker
- cake maker
- artisan
- cook
- chef
1.2. A person who prepares food by cooking
Someone who prepares food through various cooking methods, including baking, roasting, grilling, or other forms of heat-based preparation.
Synonyms
- cook
- chef
- culinarian
- cooker
Examples
- The baker also worked as a cook in a restaurant during the evening.
- The experienced chef prepared a variety of dishes for the guests.
Related Words
- griller
- barbecuer
- caterer
- kitchen worker
- food preparer
NOUN
2. A portable oven for baking
A portable appliance or device designed to provide heat for baking food.
2.1. A portable device used for baking
A movable oven or heating appliance used to bake bread, cakes, and other food items.
Synonyms
- portable oven
Examples
- The camper brought a portable baker to prepare fresh bread during the trip.
Related Words
- baking oven
- convection oven
- baking appliance
- cooker
- heating device